Ethical Standards in AP Psychology

The video discusses ethical guidelines in psychology, focusing on the roles of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Institutional Review Board (IRB) in protecting human participants in research. It highlights the importance of informed consent, participant protection, and the balance of risks and benefits in studies. The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is also mentioned for its role in overseeing animal research ethics. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

In what year was the American Psychological Association (APA) established?

• 1985

• 1892

• 1947

• 1974

What is the main purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB)?

• To fund psychological research

• To publish research findings

• To protect human participants in research

• To educate psychologists

What is informed consent?

• Participants' understanding of the study and its risks

• Confidential information about the study

• A legal document signed by research participants

• A form that researchers fill out before conducting a study

What does the IRB check for in a study?

• Participant protection and study benefits

• Theoretical basis

• Financial backing

• Publication potential

What must researchers ensure about the risks and benefits of a study?

• Risks are hidden from participants

• Risks are transferred to the participants

• Benefits are exaggerated

• Benefits outweigh the risks

What committee oversees animal care in research?

• IACUC

• IRB

• AEC

• APA

Why is it important for studies to be set up in an ethical manner?

• To foster trust and protect participants

• To speed up the research process

• To ensure funding

• To guarantee publication

What is the role of debriefing in psychological research?

• To inform participants about the study afterwards

• To convince participants to join the study

• To assess the psychological state of participants

• To finalize the research data

What does the APA require from researchers regarding their studies?

• To pay membership fees

• To attend annual APA meetings

• To submit research findings to the APA

• To follow ethical standards

What is the ultimate goal of creating ethical studies in psychology?

• To secure more funding

• To achieve fame for the researchers

• To publish in high-impact journals

• To respect people's rights and dignity